Monte Xanic Gran Ricardo Red Blend (750 mL)

Grape Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon 55%, Merlot 21%, Cabernet Franc 14% , Malbec 2%, Petit Verdot 8%.

Gran Ricardo is a tribute to the vibrant spirit of Mexico.  Bold, timeless and influential. A tribute to the curious, the brave, those who take risks.

To those who are proud when they recommend the best Mexican wine.

This is a tribute to those who shaped this land and bring this wine to the world.

To those of us who share a taste for the exceptional side of Mexico.

 

Winemaking: Cluster selection and berry selection. The vineyards are specially curated for the production of Gran Ricardo. In this wine we apply the technique of pre-fermentative cold maceration for five days and post-fermentative maceration for 8 days.

Aging: 18 months in new French oak barrels.

ABV: 13.9%.

Vineyards of Origin: Guadalupe Valley and Ojos Negros.

Tasting Notes: 

• Color: It is a deep ruby red wine with purple tones and a vibrant color.
• Nose: Aromas of black cherry and black currant, blackberry, huckleberry, raspberry. Violet flowers. Delicate herbal notes of rosemary and clove. Balsamic notes of eucalyptus and spices such as black & white peppers. Elegant oak, nutmeg, vanilla and cocoa. The aromatic profile is complex, elegant and continuously evolving.
• Palate: restrained and full-bodied. It is an unctuous wine that wraps around the palate. Dry, with lots of lively fruit, fresh acidity and a warm alcohol. The tannins are ripe, polished but firm, giving it a velvety body. The finish is reminiscent of black fruit, subtle caramel and fine herbs & spices.

The set of qualities in its appearance, aromatic profile and expression on the palate, outline an ultra-premium wine. Excellent to drink it in its youth or to cellar for up to 15 years.